97 Minutes

About 97 Minutes

"97 Minutes" is a gripping and enthralling thriller released in 2023. The plot intricately explores the nerve-wrecking scenario of a 767 plane being hijacked. The plane, scantily supplied with fuel, is predicted to crash in exactly 97 minutes. All the decisions rest on the shoulders of the NSA Director, who is gravely contemplating shooting down the plane to prevent any collateral damage on the ground. However, what makes the situation even more prickly is the existence of innocent passengers onboard. Concurrently, an undercover Interpol agent infiltrated within the terrorist group, becomes the ray of hope for the salvation of the innocent lives trapped in the predicament.

Making / Production

The movie went under an extensive production process involving meticulous detailing of the hijacking scenario. Set against the backdrop of a real-time thriller, it demanded the director's appreciation of delicate time management and maintaining the tension throughout. The production design also required portraying the quintessence of an airplane ambiance, the governmental decision-making rooms and the covert operations of the Interpol agent.

Actors

• Actor 1: Played the role of the NSA Director, carefully capturing the torn conscience of a person caught in making life-and-death decisions.
• Actor 2: Portrayed the character of the Interpol agent, excellently baring both the nervousness of maintaining cover and determination to save lives.
• Actor 3: Embodied one of the innocent passengers, who expressed the raw fear and hope in a hijacked plane.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The movie was shot in a real Boeing 767 airplane to capture the authenticity of the claustrophobic atmosphere.
• An actual NSA Director was on the set throughout the making to ensure accuracy and believability in the scenes.
• Actor 2 took up covert operation training for three months with a former Interpol officer to get into the character.

Quotes

• "We have got 97 minutes, and every tick of the clock is a hope closer to survival."
• "Terror is their weapon, courage is ours!”
• "When your life is ticking away, every single second counts."

Music, Soundtrack

• The tense atmosphere is perfectly accentuated by the minimalistic, suspenseful background score, which runs like a ticking clock throughout the movie.
• The soundtrack also features a moving piece, a solitary song sung by the passengers, which has etched its emotional spot in the audience's heart.